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Cold starting...
gords:
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--- Quote from: "fram" ---I'd like one of those pre heaters, but don't they cost a fortune?
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They are a bit expensive, (£500), but worth it IMHO. Cheers.
Neil
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Each to their own :wink: ... but I find it hard to justify the cost against the benefit :? Am I missing something? Is it "just" something that warms up the car before you get in? Are they designed to be used in much harsher environments or something?
NeilWilson:
--- Quote from: "gords" ---Each to their own :wink: ... but I find it hard to justify the cost against the benefit :? Am I missing something? Is it "just" something that warms up the car before you get in? Are they designed to be used in much harsher environments or something?
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Certainly makes the 300TDi engine less agricultural when first started, and I would think warming up the engine block may help in reducing the initial wear as it cranks.
Neil
robbie:
Mine hasnt run for about 10 days and wouldnt go this morning. I had to jump start it from the Jimny....... good old Suzuki eh ;)
George:
How does the Pre Heater work then? :?
Off the battery? If the battery is weak then surely its all gonna go boobs up? :?:
hobbit:
If it does run of the battery, having it connected to an auxiliary battery, like a winch is, it would not matter if it ran it down, however, some of these units are meant not to use that much juice, others are connected to an external power source.
Here's some info for you
http://www.espar.com/htm/applies/pickup.htm
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